Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
The benefits committee recommended switching medical administration back to Blue Cross and replacing a local pharmacy manager with a national pharmacy manager called in the presentation "Lucy," and proposed an average 7% increase in premiums; trustees heard staff Q&A on diabetic drugs, CT/MRI copays and outreach to high‑cost patients.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
Trustees received detailed progress reports on major Bond 2023 projects — including the CTE center, middle school and Permian auditorium — and approved agreements and change orders with Amstar and other vendors to keep work on schedule.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
In a public hearing the district reported a 98/100 score on the Texas Education Agency financial accountability rating for 2023–24, noted a small decline tied to days cash on hand, and disclosed reimbursements and a contractor relationship with Hawkins Construction.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
The Ector County ISD board voted 7-0 on Sept. 16 to set the 2025 tax rate at 1.0048 per $100 valuation; district officials said that rate is needed to cover debt service and avoid a $9.5 million revenue shortfall compared with the no-new-revenue calculation.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
The board introduced 71 teachers who rose in the state Teacher Incentive Allotment designations, announced 113 AP scholars and approved campus improvement plans for 2025–26.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
At its Sept. 16 meeting the Ector County ISD board heard progress updates on multiple Bond 2023 construction projects, approved a contract for a new agricultural farm facility and authorized a standard job-order contracting agreement for priority renovation work.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
The Ector County Independent School District board received a staff report on optional flexible school day programs and approved the district's 2025-26 application by voice vote; staff presented participation, graduation and dropout figures for multiple program sites.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
District staff updated trustees on bond-funded construction at DeMille Middle School, saying steel erection should be completed in October, roofing has begun on academic sections and site utilities and foundation work are in progress; the campus is expected to open in February.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
District staff presented TASB Board Policy Update 125 and briefed trustees on time‑sensitive changes required by recent laws, including new roles for the board under Senate Bill 13 on library materials, a district ban on student use of personal telecommunications devices during the school day under House Bill 1481, and clarifying home‑school student eligibility for activities.
Texas / School Districts / ECTOR COUNTY ISD
District leaders merged accountability with curriculum/instruction into a new Academics & Accountability division, presented 2024–25 STAAR data showing a three‑year plateau, outlined supports for special education and bilingual evaluations, and introduced EduHub, WICR instructional framework and PLC resources to drive school‑level implementation.